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I'd never heard of MeWe. The FTC says it's a competitor to Facebook — so I tried it for myself.
- MeWe was listed as a competitor to Facebook in an FTC case this week, sparking curiosity to explore the platform.
- Founded in 2016 by Mark Weinstein, MeWe boasts over 20 million users emphasizing privacy and no data harvesting.
- The platform received $6 million in funding last year and follows a freemium user model.
- MeWe CEO mentioned the platform operates differently from Facebook by not engaging in data harvesting.
- The signup process on MeWe was different, requiring selection of interests and displaying inscrutable navigation.
- Groups on MeWe showed activity related to Hong Kong protests and gained users disenchanted with Facebook in early 2021.
- Following the Capitol riots, users migrated to MeWe, along with other conservative-friendly apps like Parler and Gab.
- MeWe attracted attention post-riot with conservative groups sharing vitriol and misinformation, akin to platforms like Parler.
- Despite gaining users after Parler's shutdown, MeWe is not seen as a strong competitor against Facebook.
- The article delves into MeWe's relevance in the FTC antitrust case and its potential impact compared to other platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
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